| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $129.99 | 13.297% | $147.2748 | $147.27 | $147.25 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.94 | 11.462% | $157.0945 | $157.09 | $157.10 | $157.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.58 | 7.273% | $96.0952 | $96.10 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.52 | 8.124% | $110.8487 | $110.85 | $110.85 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.35 | 5.134% | $12.984 | $12.98 | $13.00 | $13.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.61 | 5.629% | $115.7799 | $115.78 | $115.80 | $115.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.54 | 11.746% | $275.4986 | $275.50 | $275.50 | $275.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $831.53 | $915.5757 | $915.57 | $915.60 | $915.60 | |